Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer

Job Title :- Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer

Employment Type :- W2

Duration :- Long Term

Visa Type :- All Visa applicable which are ready for W2 except H1B

Location- Overland Park, Kansas / Frisco, TX / Atlanta, GA/ Bellevue, WA

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Akamai CDN Engineer who combines expertise in content delivery networks (CDNs) with DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of web development, particularly on AWS and Kubernetes platforms. As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and secure delivery of digital content to our global audience.

Responsibilities

• Akamai CDN Management:
  • Configure, optimize, and maintain Akamai CDN solutions to enhance content delivery performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Akamai services into our applications.
• DevOps Practices:
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying applications and content.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability.
• Web Development:
  • Develop and maintain web applications, APIs, and microservices.
  • Leverage AWS services (such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and API Gateway) to build scalable and resilient solutions.
  • Utilize Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Monitor CDN performance metrics and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Optimize cache settings, routing rules, and security configurations within Akamai.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement security best practices for CDN configurations.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and security experts.
  • Document system architecture, configurations, and deployment processes.
• Release planning and Compliance
  • Awareness on Software development and release policies
  • Aware on Audit controls and sox compliance relevant to Software development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CDN management, DevOps, and web development.
• Strong proficiency in Akamai CDN configuration and administration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and technologies, such as Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of software testing and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.